This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Gohit Bastian
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Enhances your coding flow by showing a label next to each closing parenthesis, revealing the block or function name plus its line numbers β for a crystal-clear view of your code structure.
Toggle System
Bracket Lynx includes a powerful toggle system that lets you control bracket decorations with great precision. Access the toggle menu by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P to open the command palette, using your configured keyboard shortcut, or running the Bracket Lynx: Toggle & Refresh 🛠 command.
Toggle Options
| Option | Description | Scope | Persistence |
|---|---|---|---|
Toggle Global |
Enable/disable Bracket Lynx for all files in the workspace | Global | Per session |
Toggle File |
Enable/disable only for the active file | Per file | Persistent per file |
Change Color |
Instantly change bracket color for decorations | Current file | Workspace-wide |
Refresh |
Updates decorations for the current file | Current file | Immediate |
Color System
Bracket Lynx features an advanced color customization system for bracket decorations. Easily change colors using the Bracket Lynx: Change Decoration Color 🎨 command or from the toggle menu.
Feature
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Description
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How to Use
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Persistence
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|---|---|---|---|
Built-in Colors |
Choose from several integrated colors to highlight brackets | Select from the color picker menu | Workspace-wide |
| #⃣ Custom Hex Color | Enter any valid hex color for personalized decoration | Use “ Write Custom” in the picker and enter your hex value |
Workspace-wide |
Live Preview |
Instantly preview color changes before applying | Hover or select colors in the picker | Temporary |
Settings Sync |
Save your chosen color in workspace settings for a consistent experience | Automatically saved after selection | Persistent |
Tip: You can reset to the default color (#515151 ⚫) or update your choice anytime.
Explore, experiment, and make your editor look the way you want! 
GitHub: https://github.com/bastndev/Bracket-Lynx
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Gohit Bastian
Toggle Global
Toggle File
Refresh
Description
How to Use
Persistence
Built-in Colors
Workspace-wide
Write Custom” in the picker and enter your hex value
Live Preview
Temporary
Persistent